So I bought this bike frame from a gentleman in Italy and I’m trying to figure out exactly what frame it is as I plan on repainting it or possibly even powder coating it. The frame has a lot of paint missing but no damage whatsoever some rust spots as well. The only numbers I see on the bottom bracket are 127 and the letter “z” on right side. On the left side is the number 3 and the letter “A”. Anybody have any idea on what this might be whether it’s a Corsa or a Super Corsa? I have also included what is left of the tubing decal. Thanks for your help.
Eddy Merckx Frame Confusion Serial Number
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Any full frame photographs?
I know some early "professional" models were yellow.
An example here - https://saarf.london/category/eddy-merckx-professional-1982/
According to http://www.cadre.org/Merckx/ -
the A will mean it's a "professional" model.
the Z will make it 1985.
I wouldn't repaint it personally , if the current paint is original.
I know some early "professional" models were yellow.
An example here - https://saarf.london/category/eddy-merckx-professional-1982/
According to http://www.cadre.org/Merckx/ -
the A will mean it's a "professional" model.
the Z will make it 1985.
I wouldn't repaint it personally , if the current paint is original.
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There is also a thread here for interpreting the numbers/letters which is slightly different to the link above - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/eddy-merckx-decoding-for-everyone.410031/
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You're welcome, please post photos when you get a chance
Looks great,
I'd buy some of this https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...ng/autoglym-paint-renovator-500ml-181331.html
It's brilliant for cleaning and renovating old paintwork.
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#127 of 9,999 from the second series, according to this decoder ring:
Decoding of Eddy Merckx frames
Yes, I have always found the link Dan posted above to work or be the most accurate when used against frame numbers where there is a known provenance. This link I can vouch for against my own frame direct from the factory against my own build card.
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/eddy-merckx-decoding-for-everyone.410031/
Your frame is a really nice one, the yellow is always nice but if it's in need of refurb then do it. They deserve to look smart. There are two really nice painters I know of in Belgium who restore these frames and they look amazing when finished. They do factory schemes in any style.
Best of luck with it
Jamie
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/eddy-merckx-decoding-for-everyone.410031/
Your frame is a really nice one, the yellow is always nice but if it's in need of refurb then do it. They deserve to look smart. There are two really nice painters I know of in Belgium who restore these frames and they look amazing when finished. They do factory schemes in any style.
Best of luck with it
Jamie
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